USCJ Blog
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Thanksgiving on Nativ
December 5, 2022 11 Kislev, 5783Jonah Tecktiel from Nativ 42 reflects on his experience of celebrating Thanksgiving in Israel on Nativ, USCJ's college leadership program.
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Kulanu: Synagogues in Action
October 19, 2022 24 Tishri, 5783"Kulanu" is a congregational engagement program from ADL that is dedicated to empowering congregations to address antisemitism and hate in their communities.
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Yom Kippur 2022: A Call from High-Risk and Disabled Jews
September 30, 2022 5 Tishri, 5783JTS Rabbinical student, Jessica Belasco, runs the Disability Justice Torah Circle, hosted at SVARA. She talks about her latest work with marginalized members.
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Jewish Life is Lived in the Collective: How Do You Make Sure It Works?
September 22, 2022 26 Elul, 5782Rabbi Stephanie Ruskay of JTS writes about the benefits of the partnership with JOIN for Justice and its community organizing class, Don’t Kvetch: Organize.
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Creating a Safe Space for All During the High Holidays
September 2, 2022 6 Elul, 5782Gulienne Rollins-Rishon, USCJ's Racial Justice Specialist outlines ways to make our synagogues a safe space for all participants on the High Holidays.
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High Holidays with USCJ on Social Media
September 1, 2022 5 Elul, 5782Ways you can participate with USCJ on Social Media during the High Holidays
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What Softball Can Teach Us About Innovative Thinking
August 24, 2022 27 Av, 5782Aimee Close, USCJ's Director of Synagogue Leadership & Innovation shares her insight on the parallels between playing softball and reaching creative new ideas.
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Spotlight On: Cantor Sarah Levine
July 27, 2022 28 Tammuz, 5782
For this month’s Spotlight I interviewed Cantor Sarah Levine, the Cantor of B'nai Aviv in Weston, Florida. Read more here.
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Spotlight On: Noah Hichenberg
June 29, 2022 30 Sivan, 5782
For this month’s Spotlight I interviewed Noah Hichenberg, the Gan HaYeled Preschool Director at Adas Israel Congregation in Washington DC. Read more here.
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Special Feature: Rabbinic Transitions
June 29, 2022 30 Sivan, 5782Transitions are rarely easy but they can be easier when done with intention. Read Rabbi Ilana C. Garber's piece on Rabbinic transitions.
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A Conservative Juneteenth Haggadah
June 7, 2022 8 Sivan, 5782A program run by and for Jewish Black Americans and those who wish to join in educational, informative, and commemorative celebration.
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Celebrating “Interfaith” Weddings: How Culture Can Unite Families
June 3, 2022 4 Sivan, 5782Dr. Keren McGinity, USCJ's Interfaith Specialist, reflects on wedding season. Read more to understand why in many ways, every marriage is an intermarriage.
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Spotlight On: Jennifer Dennis
June 3, 2022 4 Sivan, 5782
For the June issue of Leadership Connections’ Spotlight we interviewed the incoming President at Emanuel Synagogue in Oklahoma City, Jennifer Dennis.
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Balancing Judaism and College
May 27, 2022 26 Iyar, 5782Stephanie Kallish, last year's USY International Israel Affairs VP, writes about her experience at Brandeis University and finding balance in her Jewish life.
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Spotlight On: Exploring Judaism
April 29, 2022 28 Nisan, 5782ExploringJudaism.org is a new home for the Torah of Conservative Judaism, learn more about it and how to share with your community.
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